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ODU University Archives
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URL: https://www.odu.edu/library/special-collections
Steven Bookman, University Archivist
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Use
Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, and the holder of the copyright, if not Old Dominion University Libraries.
Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restrictions.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Box [insert number], Folder [insert number and title], John R. Wikoff Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
Source of Acquisition
John R. Wikoff, Class of 1956
Method of Acquisition
This collection was received from the donor on 12/13/2017.
Processing Information
Accessioned and minimally described by Steven Bookman in December 2017.
Biographical / Historical
John R. Wikoff graduated in 1956 from Old Dominion University, then known as the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary. Wikoff and his classmates were the first group of students to graduate with undergraduate degrees from the Norfolk Division.
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a 1956 Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary class ring, bachelor degree, news clipping and biographical information regarding John R. Wikoff, one of the 15 members of the class of 1956. The class of 1956 was the first class to receive bachelor degrees from the Norfolk Division.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- College of William and Mary. Norfolk Division--Student life
- Old Dominion University--Alumni and alumnae
- Old Dominion University--History
Physical Access Requirements
The fragile nature of this collection may limit handling. Please consult a staff member for assistance.
Container List
- Realia box: 1 Item 1
Class of 1956 Gold Ring1956Scope and Contents
Gold ring with green stone in the setting with "College of William and Mary in Virginia" surrounding it. One side of the ring has "1693" and the coat of arms of William & Mary. The other side of the ring has "1956" and the Norfolk Mace. Inscribed inside the ring are the initials J.R.W. and B.S. for bachelor of science.
Preferred CitationClass of 1956 Gold Ring, 1956, Box 1, John R. Wikoff Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries
[Identification of item and date], Folder 1, Personal Papers, 1956, 2004, John R. Wikoff Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.